Malai Kofta & 2 Other Indian Dishes Make It To World’s 50 Best Deep-Fried Dishes List

The popular food guide TasteAtlas just dropped the list of 50 best deep-fried dishes in the world. And three Indian dishes have made it to the prestigious list because all foodies know that, be it a deep-fried dish or simply a pulao, India has to be on the list.

Malai Kofta Features In TasteAtlas’ 50 Best Deep Fried Dishes List

For food lovers, this list by TasteAtlas is a global ultimate comfort food map. The list of 50 best deep-fried dishes from around the world not only features dishes from Japan and South Korea but also from India. South Korea’s Chikin shined in the first spot on the list, which is a dish inspired by American-style fried chicken.

India’s Malai Kofta made it to the 10th spot on the list and honestly, this is amazing. The dish, rooted in Mughal cuisine, is made by making fried dumplings of paneer and potato and then dipping them in a creamy sauce. The dumplings are extremely soft and have a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The dish is commonly served at weddings, celebrations and festivals.

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Chicken 65 And Papri Chaat Also Make The List

In 32nd spot, Chicken 65 made it to the best deep-fried dishes list by TasteAtlas. It is a famous South Indian deep-fried chicken appetiser known for its spicy, tangy flavour and crunchy texture. It is served in bite-sized pieces as a snack.

The third Indian dish which made it to the list is our favourite street food, Papri Chaat, and that too in the 40th spot. It is a popular Indian street food made of crispy fried matthi (papri) layered with potatoes, chickpeas, yoghurt and sweet and tangy chutneys.

Here is the complete list of 50 best deep-fried dishes by TasteAtlas:

1. Chikin, South Korea
2. Bator, Indonesia
3. Jalea, Peru
4. Maakouda, Morocco
5. Katsu Kare, Japan
6. Fritto Misto Di Pesce, Italy
7. Karipap, Malaysia
8. Karaage, Japan
9. Salt And Pepper Squid, China
10. Malai Kofta, India
11. Lumpiang Shanghai, Philippines
12. Pastel, Brazil
13. Ayam Goreng, Indonesia
14. Salt And Pepper Calamari, Australia
15. Coxinha, Brazil
16. Fritto Misto, Italy
17. Panzerotti, Italy
18. Pempek, Indonesia
19. Taiwanese Scallion Pancake, Taiwan
20. Bakaliaros, Greece
21. Lechon Kawali, Philippines
22. Katsudon, Japan
23. Gorengan, Indonesia
24. Fried Chicken, USA
25. Croquetas De Jamón, Spain
26. Croquetas De Boletus, Spain
27. Arancini Al Ragu, Italy
28. Chicharrón De Pulpo, Peru
29. Crispy Fried Chicken, China
30. Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, Taiwan
31. Ebi Furai, Japan
32. Chicken 65, India
33. Tempeh Mendoan, Indonesia
34. Crocchè, Italy
35. Arancini, Italy
36. Bebek Goreng, Indonesia
37. Tonkatsu, Japan
38. Tendon, Japan
39. Sweet And Sour Spare Ribs, China
40. Papri Chaat, India
41. Backhendl, Austria
42. Tiganopsomo, Greece
43. Pizza Montanara, Italy
44. Chongqing Chicken, China
45. Age Gyoza, Japan
46. Tempura, Japan
47. Croquetas, Spain
48. Tori Katsu, Japan
49. Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls, Vietnam
50. Smažený Sýr, Czech Republic

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Which of these deep-fried dishes have you tried yet?

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